Mind & Body

At this time of year, outdoor workouts might seem impossible thanks to snow, ice and cold weather. In fact, some winter sports are the best calorie-burning workouts around. Activities like snowshoeing and skiing torch calories while providing an aerobic workout and building strength, endurance, balance and agility. More than that, they’re a lot of fun–and getting […]

We’re only in January, and this cold and flu season has already been a doozy–one of the worst in years, in fact. On any given day last month, 4 percent of Americans reported being sick with the flu and 11.6 percent said they had a cold. Those figures are the highest they’ve been since Gallup […]

Have you ever wondered why you might want to consider taking nutritional supplements? The fact is, while the average American is eating more than ever these days when it comes to calories, we’re not getting the right balance: most of us don’t come close to hitting government recommendations for fruit, vegetables or whole grains. These […]

Welcome to 2015! During January, many of us take a look back at the year we just finished and think about what we’d like to do in the new year. Often, these resolutions are related to health, diet, and fitness: to get in shape, run a 5K, lose weight, take a multivitamin daily. After the […]

…and an easier New Year’s Day. Now, we’re not saying you can’t send out 2014 with some merriment–there are few moments lovelier than toasting a new year out and a new one in, surrounded by family and friends. And we won’t tell you that you must replace that champagne with sparkling white grape juice (though […]

Planning a get together for New Year’s Eve? Whether your party is small or large, food is a key part of any celebration. But just because it’s the holidays, that doesn’t mean that your party treats can’t be healthy as well. There are plenty of options for nutritious hors d’oeuvres that fit right in on […]